Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Street Feast in Wood Green

Just heard Street Feast are coming to Wood Green from this weekend.

Great news

https://www.streetfeast.com/visit-us/hawker-union/

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Permalink Reply by John McMullan on June 26, 2018 at 15:42

I'd really like to hear the other side of the story. This sounds a lot like the-lady-doth-protest-too-much.

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Permalink Reply by Zena Brabazon on July 1, 2018 at 13:22

I read this thread on June 26, followed the link to the Caterer article. I wanted to know more as both ward councillor and also as the Cabinet member with responsibility for licensing policy and also culture. I have learned,over many years that there are always two - and probably more-sides to every story. This is the case regarding the Street Feast business.

Promoting a festival as No License- No Lease did make me wonder what was going on. I asked the questions and the headline replies I have been told are the following:

Haringey has a grant from the GLA for £500k to fit out the building on this estate for various activities
Street Feast have invested £350k of their own money in this venture, but their entry into this particular project possibly seems to have been over hasty and there are a number of outstanding issues related to various aspects of public regulation.

To put in context, the regulatory services have public and statutory duties to ensure businesses follow the rules ,and the rules are there for good reasons. Council officers cannot defend themselves from on-line criticism. If you think the Council is getting things wrong, then criticise me. I will listen and I am happy to respond. What I would ask you is not to jump to conclusions on this matter.

Zena Brabazon

Cllr, Harringay ward

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Permalink Reply by EMC2 on July 6, 2018 at 10:56

Mr Downey not happy with our council- "..the behaviour of Haringey EHO is the worst I’ve known in 21yrs of opening venues" - wonder what's happened here? (the tweet is here)

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Permalink Reply by Margie Sullivan on July 7, 2018 at 12:40

Why doesn’t the council try helping a little more, maybe your rules are different from other boroughs?Street Feast London could have set up anywhere, they chose Wood Green, they are an established brand, somewhere people will seek out to visit, you should be embracing this opportunity for change - not finding reasons to block it!

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Permalink Reply by MF on July 9, 2018 at 11:48

We're 'jumping to conclusions' as you say because here is something people welcome, enjoy, attend, and the council seems to be standing in the way of progress. We're jumping to conclusions because all your reply above is saying is 'the rules' (what rules?) and something unclear about the finances. Of course there's due process, but Wood Green needs more places like this if it is to become a better place to be live and visit.

This council is building a bad reputation for itself imo.

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Permalink Reply by EMC2 on June 28, 2018 at 15:40

Looks like they've finally sorted out their licensing issues with Haringey - popped in for a look this morning, they've built the bar and are furiously stocking up. Birdseye view map attached showing entrance for those thinking of popping along this weekend